What did you do to your Mark VIII today?

[Lownslowlsc]

Cut some rear t-bird springs, no more broken drivers side but didn't get the height I had hoped for.

Every year or so I have to tighten a screw at the rear cross bracket for the moonroof. It causes an annoying rattling and doesn't allow it to close properly. I ended up replacing the worn out/half stripped screw and dabbed a bit of super glue on top so that it won't wiggle out as easily. Not the easiest of screws to replace.
While playing in there I inspected a broken piece that came out of the assembly 6 or so years ago, found out where it went and installed it with a new screw. It was a little peice @ the rear of the glass rail only visible when tilted upwards. Not sure how I didn't see that before. It now closes properly and evenly. I'm pretty sure all these issues were caused by the stereo.

Last weekend I polished my headlights and installed new rear shocks.

 

[jbelcourt]

I bought a lot of goodies

 

[chris2523]

new tires.

2015-04-13 22.53.14 by chris2523, on Flickr

2015-04-16 18.00.41 by chris2523, on Flickr

more miles.

2015-04-19 19.47.34 by chris2523, on Flickr

 

[keVIIIn]

What's up with them headlights on the 96 chris?? po-lish them things!

 

[pearviii]

Nah smoke em. Plastic dip if you don't like it then peel it off

 

[chris2523]

What's up with them headlights on the 96 chris?? po-lish them things!

lol. i know i know. i've been too busy putting miles on it though.

 

[97 Octane]

Poured Mercon V into my steering fluid reservoir up to the fill line.

 

[ONLYTONY]

95 got her summer shoes, nice and shiney

 

[Spree]

New rear air springs are in. Had to change the o-rings on the solenoid and now no leaks! 216,750 miles. Ready for some summer driving. Soon as I get a chance I'm going to sensor lower it, rotate the tires and change rear brakes and an oil change.

 

[slowmkviii]

Spree what size o-rings did you use?

 

[My Great 8]

Finally find time to take it for a ride. After sitting for 5 weeks, the damn battery was dead. Jumped it and was on my way. I still get a thrill out of it so for now it does not get its walking papers.

 

[Spree]

Spree what size o-rings did you use?

I ordered the o-ring kit from Suncore, not sure what size they were.

 

[Lownslowlsc]

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[AdmiralHiggins]

How did you apply the white carbon fiber looking material? im wanting to redo my ashtray and cup holder doors on my 96 in black carbon fiber.

 

[FrankAZ]

I finally posted many new car photos!

 

[robsMarkVIII]

Finally got mine started yesterday and pulled it out of the garage. Still has lots of work to be completed before she is road worthy. I had to put her aside for a short time to prep my Tbird for the upcoming race season.

 

[chris2523]

mmm RaceBird.
any pics?

 

[pearviii]

Watch "Create Carbon Fiber Look with Plasti Dip" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/7N5N-AYaENI

 

[AdmiralHiggins]

doesnt seem like that would work too well on the radio bezel. how much to hydro dip. and can i hydro dip at home?

 

[robsMarkVIII]

Which car, Tbird or Mark VIII?

 

[chris2523]

Which car, Tbird or Mark VIII?

 

[AdmiralHiggins]

mark viii

 

[Markviiiedrea]

Sand blasted, washed and powder coated my oil pan.









I might need to do a second coat. You can still see thepitting from the rust but it's now better than factory.

 

[Bangster]

Too bad you didn't have a better pan to start with, but looks good and likely will not be a corrosion problem anymore.

 

[Markviiiedrea]

I went back and forth on weather to get a better pan. Figure I have to at least try it. I doubt I will ever do another oil pan (at least a mark VIII one) because too many nooks and crannies. So I had allot oil burn when curing.